12:54 PM,
Feb. 3, 2014

Written by

Jamie Berry, Goodwill

January 2014 turned out to be the coldest month in more than a decade. When the weather turns cold, donations tend to drop. "We saw a significant decrease in donations last month," said Karl Houston, senior director of donations. "By extending our hours, we are hoping more people will have an opportunity to donate."

Goodwill relies heavily on donations to fulfill its mission of providing employment and training opportunities to people who have trouble ...